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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.81, 1,586.63 and 787.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.81, 1,586.63 and 787.11 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.81 : 1,586.63 = 787.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.81/1,586.63 = 787.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.81x = 1,586.63 × 787.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.81x = 1,248,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,848.40/1,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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